The mission of the Las Cruces Police Department is to provide community-focused public safety and law enforcement services to area residents, businesses, and visitors so they can live and thrive in a safe, peaceful environment.

 

If you are a dynamic, service-oriented individual with a desire to make a difference in our community, consider a career opportunity with the

Las Cruces Police Department.

 

 

UP TO $35,000 HIRING BONUS!

*

$5,000 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

for candidates outside of Doña Ana County

$11,000 BASE LEVEL

$15,000 ASSOCIATES DEGREE

$20,000 BACHELORS DEGREE or 4 YEARS MILITARY SERVICE

$25,000 BACHELOR'S DEGREE in SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY, CJ, or CRIMINOLOGY/MILITARY RETIREMENT

$30,000 MASTER'S DEGREE in SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY, CJ, or CRIMINOLOGY

*Three-Year Commitment

CADET APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 14

$10,000 AT HIRE

$10,000 AT COMPLETION OF FIELD TRAINING

$10,000 ONE DAY PRIOR TO END OF PROBATIONARY YEAR

$5,000 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE BASED ON ELIGIBILITY

*Three-Year Commitment

HIRING PROCESS

PHYSICAL FITNESS EXAM

WRITTEN EXAM

ORAL BOARD ASSESSMENT

POLYGRAPH & PSYCHOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION

MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG SCREENING

CHIEF'S INTERVIEW

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

  • United States Citizen
  • Must be 21 years old by completion of Academy (December 2023)
  • Completion of High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have valid Driver's License
  • Sound physical & mental condition
  • Have not been dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Military
  • No felony convictions
  • No misdemeanor convictions in the past 3 years
  • Drug usage may disqualify
  • No transportation of illegal drugs

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVES

UP TO $35,000* RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INCENTIVE FOR QUALIFIED OFFICERS

CADET

HIRING INCENTIVES

The Basic Law Enforcement Training Program of the Las Cruces Police Department is in two parts: A 22-week training academy in which the recruit receives over 1000 hours of instruction in academic and skills training by certified instructors and, after graduation from the academy, a 14-week Field Training and Evaluation Program that places the officer trainee with various Field Training Officers on all three patrol shifts for training and evaluation.

TRAINING ACADEMY